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Common Mistakes in writing. And how to correct them!. your vs you’re . your. Shows possession Are those your socks? Go clean your room. you’re . A contraction that means “you are” You’re the best student in the world! If you take too long you’re going to be late!. Your or you’re.
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Common Mistakes in writing And how to correct them!
your • Shows possession • Are those your socks? • Go clean your room.
you’re • A contraction that means “you are” • You’re the best student in the world! • If you take too long you’re going to be late!
Your or you’re • I went to ______ game last night. • I want to see _____ face one last time. • ______ the dumbest person I know. • Don’t forget ______ in charge of bringing the poster board tomorrow.
to • Shows direction or location. • I am going to the store, need anything? • He went to the dance with Jessica.
too • Adding on to something. Beyond what is desirable, extreme. • If you are going, I want to go too! • You are too sick for school.
two • The number two. • One, two, three, four… • She had two children.
To, too, two • I am going ___ Mexico this summer. • She was ranked number ____ in her class. • The weather in Texas is ___ hot in the summer. • She is ___ stupid to be in that class. • He went ___ his locker for a book.
their • Shows ownership. • Since it was their puppy, they had to pay the leash law ticket. • They couldn’t believe what their eyes were seeing.
there • Shows direction. In or at that place . Into or to that place. • Put the papers over there in the basket. • She is there now. • We went there last year.
they’re • A contraction meaning “they are.” • They’re the cutest couple. • He said that they’re so mean to him.
Their, there, they’re • It’s ____ fight, don’t get in the middle of it! • Put your book over _____. • ____ are in a ton of trouble for skipping class together. • I don’t know who _____ mother is, but I feel sorry for her!
than • A comparison • She is taller than I am. • He is smarter than his best friend.
then • At that time, or immediately afterward (like next). • Prices were lower then. • Then, she jumped out of the car.
Than, then • I want more candy ____ him. • I went to the store, ____ I went home. • Just ____ the phone rang. • She was funnier ____ her brother.
It’s • A contraction for “it is” • It’s about five minutes until class is over. • I will give you your grades when it’s convenient.
its • Shows possession. Can be used to replace a person or an animal. • My dog has a collar; its collar is blue. • The book is great. Its main character is funny.
It’s, its • ___ no secret that Miss Perkins is cool. • I left it, _____ in her classroom. • The pencil fell from ____ place on my desk.
well • Satisfactory in quality, quantity, or degree. • I am doing well. • How is my wife? She is doing very well.
good • morally excellent; virtuous; satisfactory in quality, quantity, or degree. • The food was good. • Have a good day!
Good, well • The game went ____. • That dinner you cooked was so ____. • My day is going pretty ____.
by • Location, to and beyond the vicinity of. • She is standing by the door. • Don’t let the school year just pass you by.
buy • To purchase. • Will you buy me that candy please? • Don’t forget to buy kleenex for class!
By, buy • She is standing ___ the tree waiting for him. • She had to ___ valentines for her whole class. • She went ___ the store to ____ the shoes.
